Conair Cord Keeper 169IX User Manual

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IMPORTANT SAFETY 3. Use this appliance only for its intended
use as described in this manual. Do not
INSTRUCTIONS
use attachments not recommended by the
manufacturer.
When using electrical appliances, especial-
4. Never operate this appliance if it has a
ly when children are present, basic safety
damaged cord or plug, if it is not working
precautions should always be followed,
properly, if it has been dropped, damaged,
including the following:
or dropped into water. Return the appliance
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
to Conair for examination and repair.
BEFORE USING
5. Keep the cord away from heated
surfaces. Do not pull, twist, or wrap line
KEEP AWAY FROM WATER
cord around dryer.
DANGER –
Any hair dryer is electrically
6. Never block the air openings of the appli-
live even when the switch is off:
ance or place it on a soft surface, such as a
To reduce the risk of death or injury by
bed or couch, where the air openings may
electric shock:
be blocked. Keep the air openings free of
1. Always unplug it immediately after using. lint, hair, and the like.
7. Never use while sleeping.
2. Do not use while bathing.
8. Never drop or insert any object into any
3. Do not place or store appliance where it
opening or hose.
can fall or be pulled into a tub or sink.
9. Do not use outdoors or operate where
4. Do not place in, or drop into, water or
aerosol (spray) products are being used or
other liquid.
where oxygen is being administered.
5. If an appliance falls into water, unplug it
10. Do not use an extension cord to operate
immediately. Do not reach into the water.
dryer.
WARNING – 11. Do not direct hot air toward eyes or other
To reduce the risk of
heat-sensitive areas.
burns, electrocution, fire, or injury to per-
sons: 12. Attachments may be hot during use.
1. This appliance should never be left un- Allow them to cool before handling.
attended when plugged in.
13. Do not place appliance on any surface
while it is operating.
2. This appliance should not be used by, on,
or near children or individuals with certain
14. While using the appliance, keep your
disabilities.
hair out of it. Keep your hair away from the
air inlets.
15. Do not use with voltage converter. OPERATING GUIDE
For a dual voltage hair dryer: 1. Pull cord out slowly from dryer. Stop
pulling when you see the red mark. DO
16. Be sure dual voltage selector is in correct
NOT JERK CORD.
voltage position before operating. Before
plugging in, read the information about dual 2. Plug in dryer, then turn on heat/speed
voltage contained in the instruction section switch.
of this manual.
3. To retract cord, hold dryer vertically
17. This appliance was set at the factory to upright and away from your face. Grasp the
operate at 125 volts. Refer to Additional plug with one hand, then press and hold the
Information section of this manual for con- retract button with the other. Guide the cord
version to 250 volts operation. and keep it from twisting. If the cord does
not retract completely, pull it out slightly and
SAVE THESE wind it again guiding it into the reel. DO NOT
RETRACT CORD WHILE DRYER IS PLUGGED
INSTRUCTIONS IN. DO NOT ALLOW SMALL CHILDREN TO
HANDLE THE RETRACTIVE POWER CORD AS
THIS MAY CAUSE THE CORD TO "WHIP"
OPERATING
AND CAUSE INJURY.
IMPORTANT
INSTRUCTIONS
1875 WATT OPERATING GUIDE
This appliance is intended for household use
only. Use on Alternating Current (60 hertz)
Use of this dryer on the same circuit or fuse
only. Standard Dryers are designed to operate with other electrical products or appliances
at 110 to 125 volts A.C. For special dual volt-
may trip a 15 amp circuit breaker or blow a
age dryers, see Additional Information. 15 amp fuse. NEVER replace the fuse with
one rated higher than the capacity of the
This appliance has a polarized plug (one
circuit. Doing so could result in an electri-
blade is wider than the other). As a safety
cal fire.
feature, this plug will fit in a polarized outlet
only one way. If the plug does not fit fully in CHECK ALCI SAFETY FEATURE EVERY
the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not
TIME YOU USE DRYER.
fit, contact a qualified electrician. Do not This hair dryer is equipped with an Appliance
attempt to defeat this safety feature.
Leakage Circuit Interrupter (ALCI), a safety
feature that renders it inoperable under
some abnormal conditions, such as immer-
sion in water.
To make sure the ALCI is functioning proper- SUPER STYLING GUIDE
ly, perform the following test: The purpose of Your best looks begin with a good haircut
this test is to allow you to make sure the that's well maintained. Always treat hair right
exclusive water sensing system (ALCI) is with Conair ® and Jheri Redding ® superior
working. quality shampoos, conditioners, and finish-
1. Plug in hair dryer and press test button on ing products.
plug (see appropriate diagram below).
DRYING BASICS
2. Hair dryer will stop working. There will be
1. Shampoo and condition hair with Conair
an audible click and a reset button will pop
or Jheri Redding ® products of your choice.
out.
Rinse thoroughly. Towel blot hair to remove
3. To reset ALCI with a reset button: Unit
excess moisture. Section hair. Using the dryer
should be unplugged. Then push reset button
along with your styling brush, direct hot air
in, and reinsert plug into outlet.
through a section of hair at a time. Move dryer
steadily across each section so that the hot air
Reset
Reset
passes through hair. Direct air flow at hair not
scalp.
2. Built-in ion generator creates clouds of
Test Test
negatively charged ions that will help reduce
static electricity, control frizzy flyaways and
4. If ALCI is not functioning properly,
contribute to your hair's shine.
return hair dryer to an authorized Conair
3. Keep dryer's air intake vents unobstructed
service center.
and free from hair while drying.
5. It is important that if immersion occurs,
4. To avoid over drying, do not concentrate
this unit be brought to a service center. Do
heat on any one section for any length of
not try to reset.
time. Keep dryer moving as you style.
6. Be sure to repeat test every time you use
5. For quick touch ups, between shampoos,
hair dryer to confirm ALCI is operational.
dampen hair with a mist of water before
Should the dryer go off and the ALCI reset
styling with the dryer.
button pop up during use, this could indicate
6. When using your dryer to create curls and
a malfunction in the dryer.
waves, dry hair almost completely on a
warmer temperature setting, then finish
Remove plug from outlet and allow the dryer
styling with the Cool Shot feature to close
to cool. Push reset button in and reinsert plug
hair shaft and lock in style.
into outlet. Dryer should function normally. If
not, return to an authorized Conair Service
Center for examination and repair.
BODY & VOLUME CONAIR ® CORD-KEEPER ® 1875 DRYER.
To create extra volume, turn head upside
UNIQUE FEATURES GIVE YOU
down while drying. Position the air flow PROFESSIONAL STYLING POWER:
toward the roots for maximum lift. When
hair is dry, toss head back and brush hair
1. Power
into place.
1875 watts of drying power.
STRAIGHTENING
2. Ionizing Function
® Work with hair in sections when creating a
Generates a cloud of negatively charged
super straight look. Using a large round brush
ions that can neutralize the generally
(approximately 2" in diameter), hold hair taut
positive charge on flyaway, frizzy
in each section and bend ends slightly under
hair, eliminate static electricity and
as you dry.
contribute to shine.
MAKING WAVES
3. Two Speed /Two Heat
Tousled, natural-looking waves are easily
Allows for precision styling.
created by grasping hair at the roots and
4. Cool Shot Button
scrunching between fingertips while drying.
locks in style.
No matter what your style, the Conair ® and
®
Jheri Redding collection of expert hair 5. Folding Handle
care products will see you through from for easy storage.
start to finish.
6. Retractable Cord
With a push of a button, the dryer cord
retracts into the handle.
7. Dual Voltage
Perfect for worldwide travel.
GET TO KNOW YOUR DRYER
Model 169IX
Retractable Cord Control
(Hold button to retract cord)
Ionizing
Function
Cool Shot
2 Speeds/
2 Heats
Dual
Voltage
Stopper
Folding Handle